Chapter 120

Sofia. But then Nadei sighed, stepping closer, reaching out to grip my chin, tilting my face up to his. His touch was firm, but not harsh. “I hate that it happened,” he murmured, his pink lips turned into a scowl as he said it. “But I hate the thought of you suffering over it even more.” Tears burned my eyes like acid. “I love you,” I whispered, feeling my heart squeeze in my chest so much that I started to think I might have a heart attack. “I love all of you. And I swear to you, it was a mistake that will never happen again.” Nikolai exhaled sharply, his forehead bumping against mine as he crouched down to meet me. “Damn right it won’t.” I let out a shaky breath, nodding against him. “I’m so sorry.” Nial finally spoke again, his voice softer this time. His eyes still distant. “We believe you.” I blinked, heart stuttering. “You do?” He nodded. “We’re not happy. But we believe you.” Nadei’s fingers brushed against my cheek, wiping away tears I hadn’t realized had fallen. “We’ll get thr